Archives for July 8th, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers attack Agip pipelines in Bayelsa

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By Francis Sadhere The Niger Delta Avengers has once agains attacked crude oil pipelines in Bayelsa operated by Agip Oil company, in the early hours of Friday. Militants According to a source, Yenagoa militants were suspected to be responsible for the blown up of the NAOC pipeline. Also affected are the Goulubokiri Manifold and Lasukugbene pipeline. Commandant of the Nigerian security and Civil ...

NGO expresses worries over continued militarization of N/Delta region.

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By Francis Sadhere A foremost Non-Governmental Organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), has expressed worries over the continued militarization of the Niger Delta region, condemning the action. The NGO says the region has been turned into a battle ground as a result of confrontation between the military and militants. Besides, it expressed worries over the bastardization of the region ...

Celebrating Okowa @ 57

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By Michael Tidi WHAT fitting birthday present can one possibly give His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State, a rare politician who turned   57 today if not to salute his professional touch in a state that pride itself as the finger of God? I have come to respect His Excellency ...

Niger Delta Should Give President Buhari a Chance to Develop the region – Ijaw Leader

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…Calls On Niger Delta Militants To Give Peace a Chance By Francis Sadhere Apostle Clement Tonfawei is a prominent Niger Delta activist and an Ijaw leader who has been in the forefront of the Niger Delta struggle from the beginning. In this interview with FRANCIS SADHERE, he talks about series of issues bothering the region and how ...